1. Introduction to Workplace Dignity -- 2. A Review of Human Dignity -- 3. Towards a Theory of Workplace Dignity -- 4. Introducing Workplace Dignity to Management Studies -- 5. implementing Workplace Dignity in Organisations -- 6. Dignity, Workplace Democracy, and HRM -- 7. Workplace Dignity and Individualisation -- 8. Dignity in Universities: An Example Case -- 9. Moving Forward with Dignity -- 10. Conclusions.
Introducing a theory of workplace dignity into the field of management studies, this innovative new book presents an alternative paradigm based on principles of human dignity which is integrated into a theoretical approach to the topic. The author addresses and analyses the causes and consequences of the dominant political-economic paradigm within management studies. Further, it presents a theoretical alternative which can constitute a foundation for a new way of thinking about organisations, management, and leadership. Dignity in the Workplace offers scholars ideas for how research in the field of management studies may be enriched by a dignity-paradigm, and goes further to explore the role of a dignity-paradigm in the function of HR-managers and organisational leaders. Thus, the book aims to contribute to the need for alternative conceptualisations of how contemporary organisations can be managed. ..